Prepare against Hannes Schirmbeck
Austria · World #26,439 classical · FIDE ID 1604201
Our database contains 288 games by Hannes Schirmbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Schirmbeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Schirmbeck before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,008 | 2,195 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,143 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,119 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 88 | 96 | 104 | 30.6% |
| As White | 149 | 55 | 46 | 48 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 139 | 33 | 50 | 56 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Schirmbeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Schirmbeck's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 90.6% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Schirmbeck usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 63.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 18 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 88.6% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
Hannes Schirmbeck's chess games
All 288 games by Hannes Schirmbeck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 88 wins, 96 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Jozef Michenka | 2,350 | Litomysl Open | D17 |
| Jan 1996 | Johannes Wirius | 2,305 | chT2O-AUT 9596 | B00 |
| Mar 2008 | Andreas Druckenthaner | 2,289 | chT2O-AUT 0708 | C55 |
| Jan 2000 | Alfred Wallner | 2,265 | chT2O-AUT 0001 | C91 |
| Jan 1998 | Rainer Tkaczuk | 2,245 | chT2O-AUT 9798 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litomysl Open | 2005 | 17 | 8 | 2,175 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 5 | 2,114 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,184 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,117 |
| chT2O-AUT 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| chT2O-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| Hollabrunn Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,544 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Schirmbeck's chess games?
288 games by Hannes Schirmbeck, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hannes Schirmbeck has played.
What does Hannes Schirmbeck play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Hannes Schirmbeck opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Schirmbeck answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Hannes Schirmbeck play as White?
As White, Hannes Schirmbeck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Schirmbeck play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Schirmbeck most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Hannes Schirmbeck's FIDE rating?
Hannes Schirmbeck is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Hannes Schirmbeck played?
Our database contains 288 games by Hannes Schirmbeck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 96 draws, 104 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Schirmbeck?
288 games by Hannes Schirmbeck reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.